Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.
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Owls roam the forests and neighborhoods of Florida - day and night - and the unique qualities of our native raptors make them one of the most diverse birds in our ecosystem. This week, we discuss the nocturnal hunters - and how we can protect them. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our …
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The Father of Florida Movie Monsters
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William Grefé is a master of horror and exploitation cinema in the Sunshine State. From telepathic sharks to humanoid jellyfish, his movies are epic, ridiculous, and charming - and perfectly capture the filmmaking scene in mid-20th century Florida. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our …
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In Florida, the haunted attraction industry just continues to grow. From theme park horror nights, to local haunts in small town forests, Halloween is good business for those seeking a proper fright. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Th…
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2024 Florida Ballot Amendments
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Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th! There are SIX amendments on the Florida ballot this year and we're breaking them down, one by one. Listen on your way to vote! Read more about all six amendments at Ballotpedia Read more about Amendment 3 in the Florida Phoenix Read more about Amendment 4 in NPR Read more about the …
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Who is Debbie Mucarsel-Powell?
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Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th! This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's career - from local work to Congress, and the policies she's hoping to bring to the Senate. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: Read the policies on Mucarsel-Powell'…
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Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th! This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Rick Scott's career - from businessman to governor to senator, now seeking re-election. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: Rick Scott's 12 Point Plan to Rescue America Rick Scott- Britannic…
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Stiltsville, Florida, USA
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Out in Biscayne Bay, a handful of buildings represent whats left of a unique town from the mid-20th century. Standing on tall structures buried in the sand, Stiltsville was a community at the edge of the ocean - filled with family stories and classic Florida characters. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her inc…
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State of the DeSantis Administration, 2024
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Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th! This week, we do a quick breakdown of a couple stories related to our governor, Ron DeSantis, as he enters the last two years of his tenure as Governor of Florida. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: DeSantis signs bill allowing people to shoot Florida bears in se…
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Florida and the Underground Railroad
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The Underground Railroad ran a route through Florida, bringing enslaved people from the United States to freedom. The impact of this route through Cape Florida and the coasts of the state shaped the country, alongside our neighbors to the east, the Bahamas. Our guest this week is Stefan Moss, who is part of a group collecting and organizing more hi…
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The Era of Space Shuttles
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For thirty years, NASA's most iconic vehicle launched from Florida's shores. This week, we dive into the origin of the Space Shuttle with Central Florida Public Media's Brendan Byrne - and explore the complexities of this incredible era of space travel. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of…
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Florida's Primary on August 20th
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Check to see if you are registered to vote, and read your ballot right here! Read about the Republican candidates for Senator here Read about the Democrat candidates for Senator here Florida has a primary on August 20th - let's go over what is on your ballot, and prepare for the major election in November! All of the music was originally composed.…
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The Enigma of the Coral Castle
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Miami is home to one of Florida's most confusing landmarks: a giant castle made entirely of limestone. If the castle itself is mysterious, its creator is even more so, a man of enigmas and obsession. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Pl…
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Learn more about your ballot at Vote.org in preparation for Florida's next primary on August 20th! All the way south of St. Pete Beach stands the last remnants of Fort De Soto, an unusual structure in the heart of a beach park. It's the key the unlock centuries of history, hidden on an island at the mouth of Tampa Bay. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA!…
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When Elvis Came to Florida
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In the summer of 1961, the King of Rock and Roll filmed a movie in the small town of Inverness, Florida. To this day, the city still tells the tale of Elvis in the city - and celebrates the legacy he left behind. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Insta…
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The Mutant Mall of Orlando
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In 1956, Orlando was home to the shopping center of the future, Colonial Plaza. Over the decades, it would expand in a wholly unusual way, as malls became the core of American comerce. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Cente…
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From Florida to Normandy, 1944
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Training for D-Day was essential to the invasion's success. For a few pivotal teams preparing for June 6th, 1944, the shores of Florida were where they trained - where the victory in Europe began. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Thank you to Grant Mann and the Nationa…
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PARADISE PARK, the Segregated Silver Springs
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During the end of segregation, Black tourists had to find other places to enjoy on vacation, separate from the white public. Paradise Park was different, a segregated version of Silver Springs, with a whole lot more to offer than a typical segregated theme park. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible …
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The Waters of Silver Springs
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The history flowing from the Silver Springs dates make centuries. Whether it's in the form of a mammoth bone, or a glass bottom boat, there's loads of stories to tell. This week we dive in and find surprising tales, of Black Lagoons and dugout canoes and truck driver scuba divers. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice …
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The richest man on board the Titanic had a town bearing his family name in the heart of Florida. His death in the frozen waters of the Atlantic changed the future of the small town in the heart of the Ocala National Forest. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Thank you to…
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The Mysteries of Yeehaw Junction
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Cattle roam the middle of our state, and for a hundred years, their ranchers took up rest at Yeehaw Junction. But what today appears to be just an intersection of the highway is loaded with history just below the surface. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Read more abou…
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The 2024 Florida Film Festival (Plus, We're Back June 3rd!)
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NEW EPISODES JUNE 3RD! We spent a week at the Florida Film Festival back in April, and now it's time to recap the most exciting movies we saw! Plus, a preview of our next episode, coming this upcoming Monday! All of the music was originally composed.waitfiveminutes tarafından oluşturuldu
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Florida's Home of Tomorrow
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At the 1933 World's Fair, Florida presented its vision of a home of the future: pink, shiny, with a view of the water. Throughout our trip to these fairs, Florida sold many ideas, from tobacco to citrus - and everything in between. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Read more about the Philippines exhibit at the 1904 fair. Read more about ab…
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Florida's Miniature Fort in Chicago
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In 1893, Florida tried and nearly failed to bring an exhibit to the World's Fair in Chicago. It was our first major foray into an international event with decades of popularity - but not the last. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Read the incredible article about Florida at the Chicago World's Fair here! Read more about the 1851 World's Fa…
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The Battle of Wahoo Swamp
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Follow Betty Osceola, and learn more about what's going on with the Everglades right here Learn more about the Seminole Tribe of Florida here, and the Miccosukee Tribe right here Visit the Seminole museum, Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum In 1836, the first full year of the Second Seminole War, the American troops were constantly on the losing end. Using natur…
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Florida's Forgotten Nuclear Bunker
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Under the tiny town of Mount Dora, Florida, there is a massive bunker, built at the height of the Cold War, designed to house a hundred people in case the worst was to occur. It remains there to this very day. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Read more about the bunker at Abandoned Florida and on the Mount Dora Buzz website! All of the mus…
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The Florida Legislature recently passed a bill that environmental advocates have called dangerous for the future survival of our state's black bears. This week, we dive into the bill and the arguments against it. Thank you to Bear Warriors United for their help in this week's episode! Check out more at their website. Watch the full committee where …
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Rep. Anna V. Eskamani Returns!
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Last week, we spent the day at the Florida State Legislature, and today, we're breaking down the events with Rep. Anna V. Eskamani! We dive into the complicated relationship between Republicans and Democrats, how legislators plan out their debates, and the usefulness of a can of tomato juice. Listen to last week's episode before you dive in! Check …
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A Day Inside the Florida Legislature
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I shadowed Rep. Anna V. Eskamani for an entire day in January of this year, winding the hallways of our legislature, meeting politicians, sitting in on their meetings, and witnessing their debates in committees. This week, we're talking about the inner workings of life in state government, and life as a legislator in 2024. Pick up your copy of FLOR…
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Buster's Florida Disaster
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In the 1930s, St. Petersburg, Florida, became a spot for filmmakers to attempt to relaunch their career. It was a short-lived and disastrous endeavor that produced only three movies - and a new chapter in the failing career of a Hollywood legend. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Check out the main source for this episode, Camera Man by Dan…
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Satchel Paige and the Original Miami Marlins
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In 1956, Satchel Paige pitched in the biggest game in minor league baseball history. He was fifty years-old, the ageless wonder, making an appearance in Florida near the end of his long, storied and career. And somehow, that wasn't the end. All that, plus Miami baseball, a no-hitter record, and the surprising Cuban baseball rivalry in the 1940s. (C…
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What White Publishers Won't Print by Zora Neale Hurston In 1957, The Fort Pierce Chronicle started publishing a newspaper aimed at the local Black community. Enter Zora Neale Hurston, near the end of her life, looking for a new opportunity. The rest is a history we are still looking to preserve. Thank you to Gregory Enns of the Indian River Magazin…
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During Prohibition, rum running had a king. Based out of Florida, with a special brand of criminal dealing, Bill McCoy became known for his truth in advertising - and his ability to avoid capture. Until he couldn't any longer. That, plus the history of rum, more musical theater references, and an invitation to Nevada. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! …
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Buffalo Bill Brings the West to Florida
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During his farewell tour, the great showman of the West, Buffalo Bill Cody brought his show to Florida. What did the show look like, and how did it change over its four decades of existence? That, plus Annie Oakley, 1940s musicals, and one scathing review! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Jeremy Johnston from the Buffalo Bill …
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Happy Holidays! Today we dive into a handful of stories: of rebuilt schoolhouses and holiday decor, of festive slashers and a Florida Christmas tree all our own. Thank you to the Sanibel Historic Museum and Village for having me! Thank you to Rachel Williams from the Orange County Regional History Center for her story, and for joining the show this…
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When The Circus Came to Florida
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In Sarasota, Florida, there is a historic home, an art museum, and two buildings dedicated to the circus all in one property. We dive into the Ringling, looking for clowns and trains and the incredible history of the Greatest Show on Earth. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Check out the Ringling and plan your visit here! All of the music w…
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Photographers, Newsmen & Beauty Queens
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This week, we go searching through a stack of magazines for new faces and new stories that reveal bits of Florida's rich and complex past. Topics include Spaceship Earth, a diving fin, circus photography, Civil War veterans, Apollo 11, Florida Citrus Queens, and Henry Flagler. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Read more about Walter Cronkit…
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The Town That Would Be Orlando
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After the Second Seminole War, a man came to Florida to found a town that he would name after himself. His legacy would be one of violence, but his name lasts as the predecessor to Orlando. Plus, a mystery and a surprising connection. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Center! Plan your trip to t…
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An Ode to the Floridian Turkey
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Happy Thanksgiving! For a special bonus episode, we're talking turkeys, bird lovers, and Florida natives. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! All of the music was originally composed.waitfiveminutes tarafından oluşturuldu
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1977 was a bad year for citrus. It snowed in Miami, and by spring, a nationwide boycott equated Florida oranges with bigotry. How could the industry survive? And how did the Great Freeze lead them to this moment? Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Listen to our previous episodes about Anita Bryant right here! Orange Bird Florida's Don't Say …
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The Secret History of Florida Postcards
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This week, we talk postcards, cookbooks, and the joy of thrifting in Florida. We chat with our friend Gabrielle Calise of the Tampa Bay Times, who gives us recommendations, and shares her antique decor obsessions. Later, we uncover the fascinating history of postcard advertising style. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Gabriell…
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The Spirits Who Haunt Florida’s Tombstones
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Today is the first annual Wait Fright Minutes Halloween Special - stories of old ghosts, elaborate gravestones, and the residents of our many local cemeteries. Let's conjure the old Floridians between us as the veil is thin on this beautiful All Hallow's Eve. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Read more about Elizabeth Budd-Graham in the Tal…
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Finding the Lost Ships of the Bermuda Triangle
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This week, we dive deep in search of ships allegedly lost in the infamous Bermuda Triangle, in the waters just east of Florida. Michael Barnette finds ships like this - and debunks the myths that surround the ghost ships off our coast. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Michael Barnette for his time! Check out more of his work o…
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The Monster Movies of Florida’s History
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This week, we dive deep into regional filmmaking in Florida's history, celebrating the weird and wonderful genre pictures made in the mid-20th century - and we pay a visit to Orlando's favorite arthouse theater. Go to the Wait Five Minutes website for more! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Tim Anderson from Enzian for guesting…
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The Ghost Lights of Florida
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Across the bridges in our state, spectral lights float from the waters below, leaving locals terrified and attributing ghost stories to the phenomena. But where do the lights come from - and can science help us understand these strange lights in our forests? Go to the Wait Five Minutes website for more! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Lea…
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Florida, 1962: When Horror Became Reality
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WELCOME, once again, to Wait Fright Minutes, our exploration of horror-themed episodes as we prepare for the spookiest season of all! This week, we take a deep dive into the wonderful film MATINEE, the iconic director William Castle and his horror gimmicks, and the complicated history of the Cuban Missile Crisis in Florida. Go to the Wait Five Minu…
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This week, we head out on a boat into the waters of Tampa Bay, searching for answers about red tide, pollution, seagrass, sea turtles, politicians, fish, and so much more. Go to the Wait Five Minutes website for more! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Learn more about Tampa Bay Waterkeeper right here! Read more from Jack Prator right here! …
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Donate to the people of Maui effected by wildfires here The past few years have put Florida's education in the spotlight, as educators, parents and politicians clash. What authors are banned, and why? What happens when a book is banned, and how does that, in the long term, affect students? Learn more about the fires in Maui here Read about the situ…
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Have you visited your local library lately? This week, we pay a visit to the library in the heart of downtown Orlando to explore its surprising offerings, specific design and unique history - and we make some new friends. Go to the Wait Five Minutes website for more! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Check out more from the Orlando Public L…
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Over the last year, the governor of Florida has found himself in a very public debate with the largest single-sight employer in the state. The company is now suing Governor Ron DeSantis as the governor enters into a fraught presidential race. What happens next? Go to the Wait Five Minutes website for more! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! …
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The Governor Turned President
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Andrew Jackson is the only governor of Florida to ever become President of the United States - though he was never elected governor. His run for president was unique, and the fallout changed the shape of American politics for the ensuing two-hundred years. Go to the Wait Five Minutes website for more! Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Read …
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